Pei Workforce Application Guide

PEI Workforce Application Guide
Critical Worker | Intermediate Experience

International Graduate | Occupations in Demand
PEI Express Entry | Skilled Worker
Office of Immigration
94 Euston Street | Charlottetown
268 Water Street | Summerside
immigratePEI.ca
Workforce Application Guide

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Background:
The Prince Edward Island Office of Immigration (the Office) administers provincial immigration
pathways in partnership with the federal government ‐ Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada (IRCC), as outlined in the Agreement for Canada – Prince Edward Island Co-operation on
Immigration. The purpose of the province administering immigration pathways is to increase the
economic benefits of immigration to Prince Edward Island (PEI), by providing the province with a
mechanism to prioritize and nominate candidates for permanent residency. Prince Edward Island
continues to focus on supporting workforce development by nominating candidates with the skills
required to fill job opportunities.
Introduction:
This guide is for the administration of the following immigration pathways:
Provincial Nominee Program – Skilled Worker, Critical Worker, PEI International Graduate,
Occupations in Demand, and Intermediate Experience
PEI Express Entry – Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class
Note: To be eligible for consideration in PEI Express Entry you must have a valid Federal Express
Entry Profile Number.
Prince Edward Island receives an annual allocation from the federal government through the
Provincial Nominee Program and Express Entry. This annual allocation determines the number of
applications that can be nominated by the province on an annual basis. Information on the volume
of applicants invited to apply and the schedule can be found on our website: immigratepei.ca
Use of Representatives:
If you choose to use an immigration representative, they must be a member in good standing of the
Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council or a provincial law society. All
representatives must register with the Office by submitting the PEIPNP L‐03: Provincial Representative
Form. Upon approval, the Representative will be issued a system‐ generated key required to access
the online system.
You are not required to use a representative to complete the work on your behalf, if you are able to
represent your own interest in the immigration process. The Office does not give preferential
treatment to applicants represented by an immigration lawyer or consultant. Working with an
immigration consultant does not guarantee you will receive nomination from the Province of PEI. If
you do receive assistance in the preparation of your application, you must complete the PEIW-03: PEI
Workforce Use of a Representative Form.
Step 1: Assess Your Eligibility

Prior to creating a profile in the provincial Expression of Interest system, you are required to review
program criteria to ensure you meet the stated requirements.
Skilled Worker Stream

To be eligible for Skilled Worker, you must
• have a full-time, non-seasonal (permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in a high
skilled occupation defined by the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility classification system as
TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3;
• have at least two years of full‐time work experience in the past five years;
• have a valid work permit to be working in Canada;
• have legal status in country of residence;
• have successfully completed a post‐secondary degree or diploma (minimum two-year program);
• be between the ages of18 and 59;
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• have sufficient English and/or French language ability to perform the job offered. Language ability can be
verified by one of the following:
o Providing a valid language test result from an IRCC-approved testing institution, with a minimum score
of CLB/NCLC 4. Language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result; or
o Providing a completed PEIW-02: Workforce Job Offer Form, indicating the employer is comfortable with
the employee's proficiency in English and/or French to perform tasks associated with the job position
being offered
• have sufficient financial resources for the applicant and family to pay all immigration costs (including travel
expenses) to be able to establish in PEI; and
• demonstrate a genuine intention to settle in PEI.
Note: The Skilled Worker Stream may be utilized for talent recruitment outside of Canada if the
Prince Edward Island employer has received authorization from the Office of Immigration prior
to issuing a job offer. With approval, a work permit support letter would be provided for the
applicant to seek a work permit.
Critical Worker Stream
To be eligible for the PEI Critical Worker stream, you must
• have a full-time, non-seasonal (i.e. permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in an
intermediate skilled position , defined by the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility
classification system as TEER category 4 or 5;
• have worked a minimum of six months full‐time for the PEI employer;
• have a valid work permit and legal status in Canada;
• have successfully completed (at minimum) a secondary school diploma (high school);
• be between the ages of 18 and 59;
• have a minimum two years of full‐time work experience or relevant education in the past five years;
• provide a valid language test result from an IRCC-approved testing institution, with a minimum score of
CLB/NCLC 4. Language tests are valid for 2 years after the date of the test result;
• have sufficient financial resources to pay all immigration costs (including travel expenses) for you and your
family to be able to establish in PEI; and
Changes for Trucking Sector Employees: Effective August 19, 2021, any applicants currently
nominated or applying under any Provincial Immigration program under NOC 73300 will be
required to have at least 12 months of long-haul truck driving experience and their job offer
must be with an eligible PEI employer. Further information can be found in Appendix E.
International Graduate Stream
To be eligible to apply for the PEI International Graduate stream, you must have a post‐secondary
degree or diploma from a publicly‐funded Prince Edward Island post‐secondary institution and;
• have a full‐time, non-seasonal (permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer;
• have a valid post‐graduate work permit and legal status in Canada;
• be able to attend an interview with staff from the Office, if required;
• if in a high skilled occupation defined by the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility
classification system as TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3, possess sufficient English and/or French language ability
to perform the job by providing a completed PEIW-02: Workforce Job Offer Form, indicating the employer is
comfortable with the employee's proficiency in English and/or French to perform tasks associated with the
job position being offered;
• if in an intermediate-skilled position defined by the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility
classification system as TEER category 4 or 5, to provide a valid language test result from an IRCC-approved
testing institution with a minimum score of CLB/NCLC 4. Language tests are valid for 2 years after the date
of the test result;

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Intermediate Experience Stream
To be eligible to apply for PEI Intermediate Experience Stream, you must
• have a full-time, non-seasonal (i.e. permanent or minimum of two years) job offer from a PEI employer in an
intermediate-skilled position, defined by the Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility classification
system as TEER category 4;
• have a minimum of six months full‐time Canadian work experience that was gained while on a Labour
Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) based work permit, and be relevant to the current position the individual
is offered in PEI;
• have legal status in country of residence;
• have a minimum two years of full‐time work experience or relevant education in the past five years;
Note: The Intermediate Experience Stream may be utilized for talent recruitment outside of
Prince Edward Island. The Office will only approve the use of the Intermediate Experience
Stream for individuals working in defined Priority-Employment Sectors in Prince Edward Island.
With approval, a work permit support letter would be provided for the applicant. For additional
information, please contact the Office of Immigration.
Occupations in Demand
To be eligible to apply for PEI Occupations in Demand, you must
• have a full-time, non-seasonal permanent job offer from a PEI employer in either
o NOC 33102 (Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates)
o NOC 73300 (Transport truck drivers),
o NOC 75110 (Construction trades helpers and labourers), or
o NOC 65310 (Light duty cleaners)
o NOC 95109 (Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities)
o NOC 75101 (Material handlers)
o NOC 94140 (Process control and machine operators food and beverage processing)
o NOC 94141 (Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers)
• have at least one year of work experience directly related to the job;
• be 18 to 59 years old;
Note: Occupations in Demand may be utilized for talent recruitment outside of Canada. The
Office will only approve the use of the Occupations in Demand for individuals working in
defined Priority Employment Sectors in Prince Edward Island. With approval, a work permit
support letter would be provided for the applicant. For additional information, please contact
the Office of Immigration.

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Prince Edward Island – Express Entry
If you have high English/French language proficiency and skilled-work experience, you may be
eligible for nomination by Prince Edward Island in one of the federal programs:
• Federal Skilled Worker Program;
• Federal Skilled Trades Program; or
• Canadian Experience Class
Note: Express Entry is a Federal, points-based system that manages the intake of permanent
residency applications. To be eligible for the PEI Express Entry Stream, you must already have
created a profile in IRCC’s Express Entry system. A provincial nomination will provide additional
points in your Federal Express Entry profile. Prince Edward Island prioritizes invitations issued
through Express Entry for applicants working and living in the province.
Post Graduate Work Permits (PGWP)
Graduates of publicly-funded, designated learning institutions in Canada are eligible to apply for a
Post Graduate Work Permit upon graduation. PGWP holders who are seeking nomination under PEI
Express Entry are required to meet a minimum of nine-months work experience with the PEI employer
supporting your application at time of EOI submission prior to being considered for immigration
pathways, if you:
• hold a valid PGWP and graduated from an institution outside of PEI
• have a spousal open work permit as a result of a spouse’s study permit from an institution outside of PEI
• have a minimum of four months prior to the expiry of your PGWP at time of submission of Expression of
Interest.
Note: Due to the high volume of PGWP applicants from outside of Prince Edward Island, the
Office of Immigration may limit invitations in some occupations.
General Eligibility Requirements - All Streams
You may not eligible to apply if you
• already have an active application registered with the PEI Office of Immigration;
• have an immigration application in process in another province or territory in Canada;
• have been refused for misrepresentation through any immigration program;
• are living in Canada illegally;
• have been refused admission to, or ordered to leave Canada or any other country or territory;
• are working in Canada without authorization;
• are living in Canada and are out of legal status and have not applied for restoration of status within 90 days
of having lost your status;
• are an unresolved or failed refugee or humanitarian and compassionate claimant living in Canada;
• have not been lawfully admitted to your current country of residence;
• are not lawfully residing in your current country of residence;
• have been offered a seasonal, part-time or casual job in Prince Edward Island;
• are in a sales position that is based solely on commission for compensation;
• are an individual whose job will not be based in Prince Edward Island;
• are an individual whose job will be permanently based from a home or “virtual” office;
• base your application on a job offer where you are self-employed in Prince Edward Island;
• base your application on a job offer where you are a shareholder in the business; or
• base your application on a job offer where you are intending to start a business and/or become self-
employed in Prince Edward Island.

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Employer Requirements - All Streams
The employer is responsible for completing the PEIW-02: PEI Workforce Job Offer Form and confirming
the following criteria:
• The company has been in active and continuous operation under current ownership/management in
Prince Edward Island for a minimum of two years with identified labour gaps;
• Provide documentation that the recruitment efforts for the intended profession have been unsuccessful
within Canada and the position is critical to the operation of the company;
• Employment is full‐time, non-seasonal with a contract for a permanent position or a minimum length of two
years;
• Employment in the intended occupation is consistent with the applicant’s ability to perform the job, based
on the applicant’s education, training and/or experience;
• Employment terms and conditions meet all applicable provincial and federal employment workplace
standards and the comparable industry wage rate;
• Employment of the applicant does not contravene existing bargaining unit agreements or employment
disputes;
• Employment is in Prince Edward Island;
• Employment requiring provincial licensing or accreditation has been verified to ensure the applicant has
the necessary credentials to be eligible to work in the occupation in Prince Edward Island;
• A signed employment contract is provided, which includes the terms and conditions of the full‐time job
offer;
• Settlement support is provided to the applicant and the family to help them establish, if applicable; and
• Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is provided, if applicable.
Note: Employers must be willing to register with the Federal Employer Portal and pay the
Employer Compliance Fee of $230, if the foreign national requires a work permit or should the
current work permit expire prior to permanent residency being granted.
Federal Employer Portal: The correct LMIA exemption code must be used for a successful work
permit application. Applicants with the Province of Prince Edward Island Work Permit Support
letter are categorized as “Canada – PT Agreements- R204(c)”, and the LMIA exemption code is
T13.
Step 2: Expression of Interest
Individuals who meet program criteria and are interested in applying to the Prince Edward Island
Provincial Nominee Program must submit a profile in our online Expression of Interest (EOI) system. You
can create your EOI account at any time by providing your contact and passport information,
including a valid email address. Once your account is created, you may select the Provincial Stream
that you would like to apply under and submit your profile for review by the Office. If your profile is
selected, you will receive an Invitation to Apply. Priority is given to those who demonstrate the
greatest potential to become economically established in PEI.
Note: An Expression of Interest profile is not an application; it is an indication of your interest in

being considered for our program and confirmation that you believe you meet required
criteria. The Office reserves the right to limit intake or make exclusions from Expression of Interest
draws.

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Step 3: Invitation to Apply
If you are invited to apply, you will receive an email notification that will include your file number and
a link to our Workforce Application Form. You will have up to 60 days from the date of invitation to
complete the online application form. After this time, your invitation will expire and you will have to
submit a new profile for consideration. You can check the status of your profile at any time by
logging into your EOI account. If you decide not to submit your application, you may also withdraw
your profile through the EOI system. Please note that you may submit a new profile immediately, but
the new profile is not guaranteed another Invitation to Apply.
Note: The frequency of Invitations to Apply is based on annual nomination allocations,

processing capacity, and provincial priorities. You can find information regarding the invitation
schedule on our website: immigratepei.ca
Step 4: Prepare your Application
If you are invited to apply, you must submit your Workforce Application Form electronically and pay
the $300CAD fee through PEI’s online service and gather all completed forms and required
supporting documentation listed in the checklist (Appendix C). Please answer all questions and sign
all forms, where applicable. By signing these documents, you are certifying that all information
provided therein, whether prepared by you or not, is complete and true in all respects. If your
documents are not in English or French, you must provide a copy of the certified translation and a
copy of the original document. Only submit requested documents with your initial application. The
Office reserves the right to request additional supporting documents at any time.
Note: If there are changes in your circumstances, such as family status, employment, contact
information, etc., you must notify the Office immediately. If any changes occur after
nomination, you must notify the Office and IRCC.
PEI Job Offer:
PEIW-02: Workforce Job Offer Form
Use of a Representative:
PEIW-03: Workforce Use of a Representative Form
All supporting documents must be provided as one combined portable document format (PDF) file.
You will have to scan paper documents into PDF files and convert electronic documents into PDF files
and then combine all files into one for submission. Please note that all documents must be clear
enough to read and
• documents with images should be scanned in colour;
• text-only documents may be scanned at a grayscale setting to reduce file size;
• scanner resolution should be a minimum of 300 dots per inch;
• no enhancement or editing should be done to a scanned document;
• the total size of the document should be no more than 50 megabytes (MB); and
• the file name of your attachment must be no more than 50 characters.
Step 5: Submit Your Application

Payment of the Application Fee will be prompted at the time of the Workforce Application Form
submission. Accepted forms of payment are Master Card, Visa, Mastercard Debit and Visa Debit.
Your online application will be received by the Office as soon as your payment has been approved.
Within two business days, you will receive a secure link to upload your supporting documents. Once
all of your supporting documents have been uploaded in one pdf, your application is considered
complete and will begin processing.

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Step 6: Submit Your Nominated Application for Permanent Residency
PEI Application Nomination:
If you are selected for nomination by PEI, you must submit your application for Permanent Residency
within three months of receiving your nomination certificate. Please remember that you must
maintain the conditions of your nomination while you are awaiting a decision on your PR application.
IRCC is responsible for the decision on all applications for Permanent Residency. More information on
how to submit your application to the federal office can be found on IRCC’s website.
PEI Application Refusal:

If you are found non-compliant with the PEI Office of Immigration’s requirements, your application will
be refused and a decline letter will be issued. There is no appeal process for refused applications.
Processing fees will not be returned. You may choose to submit a new application after six months
from the date of the letter and must meet the program criteria at that time.
Misrepresentation:
If it is found that you, or any person included in or associated with your application, has directly or
indirectly misrepresented or intentionally withheld or failed to submit, material fact(s) or information
that induced or could have induced errors in the administration of the program whereas you could
have been issued a nomination certificate without having provided truthful and complete
information to enable the PEI Office of Immigration to properly assess the application, your
application will be refused due to misrepresentation, regardless of your ability to meet any, or all of
the eligibility requirements. Applicants who are refused for misrepresentation are prohibited from
applying to the PEI Office of Immigration for two years from the date of decision.
Step 7: Landing in Prince Edward Island

If you are approved for Permanent Residency by IRCC, you must report to the Office within 30 days
of landing in Canada. You may report to the Charlottetown or Summerside office, or email
immigratepei@gov.pe.ca to schedule an appointment. You will be required to provide a copy of
your Confirmation of Permanent Residence for you and each of your dependants. You may be
contacted for up to five years after landing with a short survey to update your file.

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Appendix A [ Labour Points Grid ]
Within the EOI system, there are six areas with associated points. The maximum points are 100. The
Office of Immigration reserves the right to change selection criteria and points at any time without
notice.
Workforce Skilled Critical International Intermediate Occupations in
Category Worker Worker Graduate Experience Demand
Age 15 15 25 15 15
Language 20 20 20 20
Education 15 15 35 15 15
Work Experience 20 20 20 20
Employment 15 15 20 15 15
Adaptability 15 15 20 15 15
Maximum Points 100 100 100 100 100
*Shaded cells indicate points are not relevant to specific streams.
Points for Age are awarded based on the date of birth entered in your account.
Age Skilled Worker Critical Worker International Intermediate Occupations in
in / outside Graduate Experience Demand
Canada
18-24 7 7 10 7 7
25-44 15 15 25 15 15
45-49 10 10 15 10 10
Over 49 0 0 0 0 0
Maximum Points 15 15 25 15 15

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Appendix A [ Labour Points Grid - Continued ]
Points for Language are awarded based on a submitted language test or, if applying through the
Skilled Worker Stream, you may submit the PEIW-02 Workforce Job Offer Form (indicating the
employer is comfortable with the employee’s proficiency in English and/or French to perform tasks
associated with the job position being offered). If evidence of proficiency in both official languages is
submitted, you will receive points for each language, to the maximum points available for this
question. Your language test must be valid and written within the last 2 years from an IRCC-approved
testing institute. The lowest score achieved in the four skills (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening)
is your score. For example, if you have a 7 in Reading, Writing, and Speaking, but a 5 in Listening, your
CLB will be 5. Refer to the Language Test Equivalency Charts on IRCC’s website to determine your
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC)
level.
Language Ability Skilled Worker Critical International Intermediate Occupations
in / outside Worker Graduate Experience in Demand
Canada
Employer signed PEIW-02: 20

Workforce Job Offer Form
CLB / NCLC 9 or 10 20 20 20 20
CLB / NCLC 8 17 17 17 17
CLB / NCLC 7 15 15 15 15
CLB / NCLC 6 10 10 10 10
CLB / NCLC 5 5 5 5 5
CLB / NCLC 4 0 0 0 0
Maximum Points 20 20 20 20
Points for Education will be awarded based on the highest level of education completed.
Education Skilled Worker Critical International Intermediate Occupations
Canada
Master’s level or PhD from a 15 15 35 15 15

graduate school of a college or
university, after completion of a
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Post‐secondary academic 12 12 20 15 15
degree (Bachelor) minimum of
three years of study
Post‐secondary diploma 10 10 20 15 15
minimum of one year of study
Completion of secondary 10 15 15
school

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Points for Work Experience will be awarded based on full‐time employment.
Work Experience Skilled Worker Critical International Intermediate Occupations
in / outside Canada Worker Graduate Experience in Demand
More than 6 years 20 20 20 20

4-6 years 15 15 15 15
2-4 years 10 10 10 10
Up to 2 years 0 0 0 0
Maximum Points 20 20 20 20
Points for Employment will be awarded based on work experience and job offer.
Employment Skilled Worker Critical International Intermediate Occupations
Worker Graduate Experience in Demand
In PEI Outside
Canada
Working in a permanent position in 5 5 5 5

PEI with a valid work permit
Job offer in PEI related to my 10 10 10 10
education
Foreign qualification verified with 5 5 5 5 5 5
the regulated body in PEI. This is
not an ECA
At least 1 year continuous full‐time 5 5 5 5 5

work experience in PEI
Job offer in PEI related to my 5 10

experience
I have previous work experience, 5
gained from an LMIA
Maximum Points 15 15 15 20 15 15

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Appendix A [ Labour Points Grid - Continued ]
Adaptability points will be awarded based on proof submitted of any of the adaptability factors.
Adaptability Skilled Worker Critical International Intermediate Occupations
Canada
Currently have close family 5 5 5 5 5

member(s) living in PEI for at
least 12 consecutive months
who are permanent residents or
Canadian citizens
Spouse/common‐law partner 5 5 5 5 5
and/or dependent child(ren)
have a language ability of
CLB/NCLC 6 or higher in English
or French
Currently own residential 5 5 5
property in PEI for at least 12
consecutive months
Graduated from a recognized 5 5 5 5 5
PEI post‐secondary institution
Spouse/common‐law partner 5 5 5 5 5
has at least 3 years of work
experience in the last 5 years
Dependent child(ren) have 5 5
been enrolled in a PEI
educational institution for at
least 6 continuous months

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Appendix B [ Express Entry Points Grid ]
Within the EOI system there are six areas with associated points. The maximum points are 100. The
Office of Immigration reserves the right to change selection criteria and points at any time without
notice.
Express Entry Stream Express Entry Express Entry

with a Job Offer without a Job Offer
Age 20 20
Language 20 20
Education 15 15
Work Experience 15 20
Employment 15 10
Adaptability 15 15
Maximum Points 100 100
Points for Age are awarded based on the date of birth entered in your account.
Age Express Entry Express Entry
18-24 7 7
25-29 20 20
30-44 15 15
45-49 10 10
Over 49 0 0
Points for Language are awarded based on a submitted language test. If evidence of proficiency in
both official languages is submitted, you will receive points for each language, to the maximum
points available for this question. Your language test must be valid and written within the last 2 years
from an IRCC-approved testing institute. The lowest score achieved in the four skills (Reading, Writing,
Speaking, and Listening) is your score. For example, if you have a 7 in Reading, Writing, and
Speaking, but a 5 in Listening, your CLB will be 5. Refer to the Language Test Equivalency Charts to
determine your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique
canadiens (NCLC) level.
Language Ability Express Entry Express Entry
CLB / NCLC 9 or 10 20 20
CLB / NCLC 8 15 15
CLB / NCLC 7 10 10
Below CLB / NCLC 7 0 0

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Appendix B [ Express Entry Points Grid - Continued ]
Points for Education will be awarded based on the highest level of education completed.
Education Express Entry Express Entry
Master’s level or PhD from a graduate school of a college 15 15
or university, after completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s
degree
Post-secondary academic degree (Bachelor) from a 12 12
college or university that required at least three years of
full-time study
Post-secondary diploma in a specific trade that required 10 10
at least two years of full-time study after secondary school
Completion of secondary school 0 0
Points for Work Experience will be awarded based on work experience in the National Occupation
Code reported in your Federal Express Entry profile.
Work Experience Express Entry Express Entry
More than 6 years 15 20
4 - 6 years 15 15
2 - 4 years 10 10
1 - 2 years 5 5
Points for Employment will be awarded based on work experience and job offer.
Employment Express Entry Express Entry
Working in PEI on a valid work permit 5
Job offer in PEI related to education 5
Foreign qualification verified with the regulated body in 5 5
PEI. This is not an Educational Credential Assessment
(ECA).
At least 1 year continuous, full-time work experience in PEI 5 5

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Appendix B [ Express Entry Points Grid - Continued ]
Adaptability points will be awarded based on proof submitted of any of the adaptability factors.
Adaptability Express Entry Express Entry
Currently have close family member(s) living in PEI, for at 5 5
least 12 consecutive months, who are permanent residents
or Canadian citizens
Spouse/common-law partner and/or dependent child(ren) 5 5
have a language ability of CLB/NCLC 6 or higher in English
or French
Currently own residential property in PEI for at least 12 5 5
consecutive months
Graduated from a recognized PEI post-secondary institution 5 5
Spouse/common-law partner has at least 3 years of work 5 5
experience in the last 5 years

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Appendix C [ Documents Checklist ]
All documents must be compiled into one PDF file and submitted electronically via the secure link provided to
you by the Office. Do not email or send paper copies of any supporting documents for your application.
Review and organize your completed forms and supporting documents in the order below before submitting
your application. The Office of Immigration reserves the right to request further information if required.
Identity [Scanned Copies]
☐ Birth certificate for Principal Applicant and spouse/common-law partner (if applicable) or other official
identity document
☐ Marriage certificate (if applicable)
☐ Divorce certificate (if applicable)
☐ Divorce agreement (If applicable)
☐ Death certificate of former spouse (if applicable)
☐ Proof of close family member living in PEI (if applicable)
Dependant’s Information (If Applicable)
☐ Birth Certificate
☐ Official Adoption Papers (if applicable)
☐ Proof of custody and proof that he/she may be removed from the jurisdiction of the court (if applicable)
☐ Proof of enrollment in PEI educational institution (if applicable)
Travel/Status Documents
☐ Color scan of bio data page of passport for all people included in application Status documents for
country of residence, if different from country of citizenship
☐ Correspondence and/or refusal letters for previous applications for immigration to Canada through
Federal and/or Provincial programs (if applicable)
☐ Copies of temporary status documents (visitor visas, work permits, study permits) for Principal Applicant and
all dependants (if applicable)
Language
☐ Copy of valid language test showing results obtained within the last 2 years, confirming satisfaction of
program requirements for Principal Applicant and spouse/common-law (if applicable).
Or
☐ If applying through the Skilled Worker Stream/International Graduate Stream you may submit a PEIW-02:
Workforce Job Offer Form with the employer, indicating they are comfortable with language proficiency.
☐ Copy of valid language test showing results obtained within the last 2 years of a minimum CLB/NCLC 4 in
second official language (if applicable)
☐ Copy of valid language test showing results obtained within the last 2 years of a minimum CLB/NCLC 6 for
spouse or common-law partner (if applicable)
Education [Scanned Copies]
☐ Diploma and transcript for highest level of education received, confirming satisfaction of program
requirements for Principal Applicant and spouse/common-law partner (if applicable) or a valid education
credential assessment issued in Canada
• If you were educated in Canada, you must provide a copy of your degree/diploma and transcripts.
Employment [Scanned Copies]
☐ Detailed resume for the Principal Applicant and spouse/common-law partner (if applicable)
☐ Letters of reference from previous employers, supporting work experience claimed for Principal Applicant
and spouse/ common-law partner (if applicable)
☐ Employment contract signed with PEI employer
☐ Record of hours and weeks worked, if currently a temporary worker in the province Labour Market Impact
Assessment (if applicable)
Financial Information [Scanned Copies]
☐ Most recent six months bank statements from all accounts for Principal Applicant and spouse/common-law
partner (if applicable)
☐ T1 General tax return for Principal Applicant and spouse/common-law partner who resided in Canada in
the past tax year (if applicable)

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Appendix D [ Definitions ]
Application: A package including your online application form submission, payment of the
application fee, and electronic copies of all forms, supporting documents and information required
for Provincial Nomination and Permanent Residency.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB): The Canadian standard used to describe, measure, and
recognize English language ability of adult immigrants and prospective immigrants who plan to live
and work in Canada, or apply for citizenship. The Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens
(NCLC) is used to assess abilities in the French language. More information can be found on IRCC’s
website.
Close family member: Includes brother/sister, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, cousins, grandchildren,

parents or grandparents of the applicant or the applicant’s spouse/common‐law partner.
Common‐law partner: A person who has been living with another person in a conjugal relationship
for at least one year. The term refers to opposite‐sex and same‐sex relationships.
Comparative industry wage rate: The median wage, as determined by Economic and Social
Development Canada (ESDC), based on the NOC code for the position. Click here for more
information:
Dependant: A spouse, common ‐ law partner, or dependent child of a permanent resident or

principal applicant.
Dependent child: Children qualify as a dependant if they are under 22 years old and do not have a
spouse or common ‐ law partner. Children 22 years old or older (also known as an overage
dependent child) qualify as dependants if they have depended on their parents for financial support
since before the age of 22 and are unable to financially support themselves because of a mental or
physical condition. The dependent child must meet these criteria, on the date the complete
applications submitted to the Office of Immigration.
Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): A report issued by an organization designated by the

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada that verifies the authenticity of a foreign
diploma, certificate or credential, and assesses its equivalence to a Canadian educational
credential. More information can be found on IRCC’s website.
Expression of Interest Account: An online account in the EOI system consisting of a Foreign
National’s contact and basic personal information. An account is needed before a foreign national
without a Representative is able to create a profile.
Expression of Interest Pool: People who meet PEI PNP criteria may submit their EOI Profile into an
electronic pool of candidates.
Expression of Interest Profile: An online profile created by a foreign national expressing interest in
becoming a permanent resident and residing in PEI through PEI’s immigration programs.

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Expression of Interest System: The PEI Office of Immigration’s online system to accept EOI profiles
for consideration to apply for the PEI PNP.
Federal work place standards: Federal standards in place by Employment and Social
Development Canada (ESDC) governing work place standards. More information can be found on
the ESDC website.
Foreign National: A person who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.
Foreign qualification recognition: Foreign credential recognition is the process of verifying that the
education and job experience obtained in another country are equal to the standards established
for Canadian professionals. Credential recognition for regulated occupations is mainly a provincial
responsibility that has been delegated in legislation to regulatory bodies. This is not an education
credential assessment (ECA).
Full-Time Work: At least 30 hours per week for which wages are paid
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): The name of the Canadian federal
department that facilitates the arrival of immigrants to Canada, provides protection to refugees, and
offers programming to help newcomers settle in Canada.
Invitation to Apply: The invitation extended to a foreign national to submit a complete application
for nomination to the Office of Immigration. The invitation is only extended to those individuals that
have created an eligible Expression of Interest profile.
Job Offer Related to Education: Education is considered related to a job offer if it is specifically
listed in the NOC description as a requirement for the position.
Labour Marker Impact Assessment (LMIA): A document that an employer in Canada must usually
get before hiring a foreign worker. A positive LMIA will show that there is a need for a foreign worker
to fill the job and that no Canadian worker can do the job. A positive LMIA is sometimes called a
Confirmation letter. If you need an LMIA, your employer must send an application to Employment
and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
Landing: The final interview with a federal immigration officer at either a port of entry or a local IRCC
office within Canada, during which an applicant becomes a permanent resident. This happens when
the person signs the confirmation of permanent residence.
Legal status: You are authorized to enter and remain in Canada as a temporary or permanent
resident under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, as a Canadian citizen under the
Citizenship Act, or as a Registered Indian under the Indian Act.
National Occupation Classification Code (NOC Code): A list of all the occupations in the
Canadian labour market. It describes each job according to the Training, Education, Experience,
and Responsibilities required to do the job. The NOC Code is used to collect and organize job
statistics and to provide labour market information. It is also used as a basis for certain immigration
requirements. More information can be found on IRCC’s website.

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Non-Seasonal: Consistent and regularly scheduled paid employment throughout the year. It
includes working schedules where pay does not stop during periods of non-work. It does not include
work with periods of unemployment where the worker receives employment insurance throughout
any part of the year
Post-graduate work permit: A document issued by IRCC to eligible foreign students who have
graduated from an approved program of study at an eligible post‐secondary institution in Canada
that is participating in the Post‐Graduation Work Permit Program and applied to IRCC within 90 days
of completing all degree or program requirements. It allows the bearer to work legally in Canada
after completing studies.
Post‐Secondary: A stage of higher education that comes after secondary school. This refers to
college, university, or technical school offering programs of study.
Principal Applicant: When a family applies together, one member must be the main or “principal”
applicant. For example, a mother applying for permanent residence with her three children would
be the principal applicant. When parents are included in an application, the dependent children
cannot be principal applicants.
Prince Edward Island employer: An employer who is registered and liable to pay tax in Prince
Edward Island and legally registered to do business in the province.
Provincial work place standards: Provincial standards in place by the Department of Justice and
Public Safety government work place standards. More information can be found on the
PrinceEdwardIsland.ca website.
Publicly-funded, PEI post ‐ secondary institution: A post ‐ secondary institution that derives its
primary funding from the Province of PEI.
Representative: An immigration lawyer or consultant (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant)

approved by the Province to submit applications on behalf of foreign nationals, who are applying
through the Workforce Category.
Secondary school: An institution that provides an education to students who have completed
elementary school. In PEI, this is 12 years of schooling.
Sufficient financial resources: Sufficient funds to cover federal immigration fees, travel costs for all
included in the application, as well as everyday living expenses.
Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibility Categories (TEER Categories): The skill level
category in which an occupation lies. These can be broken down into TEER Category 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and
5.
Valid job offer: A job offer that is permanent or for a minimum of 24 months.

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Work permit: A document issued by IRCC that authorizes a person to work legally in Canada. It sets
out conditions for the worker, such as: the type of work they can do, the employer they can work for,
where they can work, and for how long they can work.

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Appendix E [ Changes for Trucking Sector Employees ]
Employer support from an eligible PEI employer

All applications with a job offer in NOC 73300 must be supported by an eligible PEI employer. To be
eligible to support applications an employer must:
• have an Established Place of Business. An “Established Place of Business” means a physical structure
that is:
o owned or leased by the Employer;
o located within Prince Edward Island and which has both a street and mailing address within
Prince Edward Island;
o open for business and staffed during regular business hours by one or more persons employed
on a permanent basis (i.e., not an independent contractor) for the purpose of the general
management of the Employer’s trucking-related business operations, and which has:
▪ clear signage representing the business
▪ areas where equipment is parked, stored, or maintained (e.g. garage)
• have been in continuous, active operation in Prince Edward Island for at least two years (24- months)
under the same ownership;
o if there is or has been a change in ownership, the business must continue to operate for at least
two years under new ownership before being able to access Prince Edward Island immigration
programs. This does not apply, if the change of ownership has been to a direct family member.
• be in good standing with any provincial and or federal legislation governing employment standards
and occupational health and safety legislation; and,
• not be in violation of the Immigration and Refugees Protection Act (IRPA) or Immigration and Refugees
Protection Regulations (IRPR).
Employers must be actively engaged in the PEI business, and therefore directly connected to the
employment of the candidate. Consequently, recruitment-type, temporary placement-type, or
broker-type agencies (i.e. where candidates are nominated with the support of one employer and
then contracted out to other businesses) are not permitted. An Immigration Program Officer must be
satisfied that the individual making the offer of employment has an employer-employee relationship.

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Step 1: Assess Your Eligibility

Skilled Worker Stream

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Note: An Expression of Interest profile is not an application; it is an indication of your interest in

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Note: The frequency of Invitations to Apply is based on annual nomination allocations,

Step 5: Submit Your Application

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PEI Application Refusal:

Step 7: Landing in Prince Edward Island

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*Shaded cells indicate points are not relevant to specific streams.

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Employer signed PEIW-02: 20

Master’s level or PhD from a 15 15 35 15 15

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More than 6 years 20 20 20 20

Working in a permanent position in 5 5 5 5

At least 1 year continuous full‐time 5 5 5 5 5

Job offer in PEI related to my 5 10

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Currently have close family 5 5 5 5 5

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Express Entry Stream Express Entry Express Entry

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Close family member: Includes brother/sister, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, cousins, grandchildren,

Dependant: A spouse, common ‐ law partner, or dependent child of a permanent resident or

Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): A report issued by an organization designated by the

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Foreign National: A person who is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident.

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Representative: An immigration lawyer or consultant (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant)

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Employer support from an eligible PEI employer

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